MAUDE Adverse Event Report: COOK INC VENTRICLEAR DRAINAGE CATHETER SET; NHC CATHETER, VENTRICULAR (CONTAINING ANTIBIOTIC 0R ANTIMICROBIAL AGENTS)

Model Number N/A

Device Problem Break (1069)

Patient Problem No Code Available (3191)

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).The event is currently under investigation.A follow-up report will be submitted upon receipt of additional information or completion of the investigation.

Event Description

A representative of a spinal and orthopedic device manufacturer reported that a physician stated the ventriclear drainage catheter broke off during an unspecified procedure during insertion.Additional information was requested regarding retrieval of the device and patient outcome; however, at this time no further information is available from the initial reporter.The contact information for the reporting physician, including user facility information is not available.A statement that this event occurred multiple times cannot be validated.There is no further information available and the device is not available for evaluation.

Manufacturer Narrative

Investigation - evaluation: a review of the complaint history, device history record, documentation, drawing, instructions for use, quality control, trends and visual examination of the device was conducted during the investigation.A device failure analysis was completed by the supplier.Two open and used catheters were returned.Catheter 1: the catheter was returned in two pieces of lengths 20 cm and 12 cm respectively.Both edges at tear site appeared to be jagged.The returned segments were patent and passed leak testing when tested individually.Proteinaceous debris was observed within the interior and exterior of the catheter.Catheter 2: approximately 21cm of the catheter was returned.Both edges appeared to be jagged.The returned segment was patent and passed leak testing.Proteinaceous debris was observed within the interior and exterior of the catheter.A document based investigation evaluation was also performed.There is no evidence to suggest the product was not made to specifications.Review of device history record shows no nonconforming events which could contribute to this failure mode.It should be noted there were no other reported complaints for this lot number.Based on the information provided, evaluation of the returned device by the supplier and the results of our investigation, a definitive root cause could not be determined.We will continue to monitor for similar complaints.Measures have been initiated to address this failure mode.Per the quality engineering risk assessment no further action is required.

• Brand Name: VENTRICLEAR DRAINAGE CATHETER SET
• Type of Device: NHC CATHETER, VENTRICULAR (CONTAINING ANTIBIOTIC 0R ANTIMICROBIAL AGENTS)
• Manufacturer (Section D): COOK INC; 750 daniels way; bloomington IN 47404
• Manufacturer Contact: larry pool ; 750 daniels way; bloomington, IN 47404 ; 8123392235
• MDR Report Key: 6559714
• MDR Text Key: 74909533
• Report Number: 1820334-2017-01018
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: NHC
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00827002441309
• UDI-Public: (01)00827002441309(17)180518(10)7025160
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K071640
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: other
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 08/29/2017

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 05/11/2017
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: N/A
• Device Catalogue Number: 50318
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 08/03/2017
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 05/31/2016
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Required Intervention